After School Help Day
Mr. Williams stays after school on Fridays from 2:00-3:30p for students requesting assistance or wanting to use a practice room. If no students are signed up for staying after by 2:00p, Mr. Williams may not stay after however. Please sign the list on the door and try to let Mr. Williams know you plan to stay.
Mr. Williams usually stays after on Tuesday and Thursday to work. Although he may not be availble for one-on-one assistance, students may sign up to stay after and use a practice room from 2:00-4:00.
Senior High Band
This co-curricular course offers instrumental ensemble instruction directed towards the attainment of: musical styles and quality literature; proper individual playing habits; proper ensemble habits; basic elements of music; and responsibilities as they relate to individuals and to the group. Through warm-ups, scale and technical drills, and performance repertoire, attention is given to: tone – blend; technique; rhythmic reading; appropriate style; phrasing; intonation; and theory – history.
Typically two or three concerts will be performed each year; in addition to participation in town events, and the annual Memorial Day parade, and graduation.
After-School Chorus
The after-school chorus rehearses Wednesdays from 2:15-3:30 PM in the music room. The group is open to all interested 7th to 12th grade students. This is designed as an activity-based ensemble, not a curriculum ensemble such as the concert band. The chorus will be invited to perform on the High School Concerts when prepared and may be invited to perform for the school and community. More info... http://gwilliams.classdrive.net/home.do?id=35373After-School Jazz Ensemble
The after-school jazz ensemble rehearses in the evenings as needed in the music room. The exact rehearsal day and time will be determined at the initial meeting held near the beginning of the year.The group is open to all 7th to 12th grade students with instrumental music skills. This is designed as an activity-based ensemble, not a curriculum ensemble such as the concert band. The jazz ensemble will be invited to perform on the High School Concerts when prepared and may be invited to perform for the school and community. More info at http://gwilliams.classdrive.net/home.do?id=35766
Info for Seniors/Juniors about Music in College
MMEA-WD: Music Education Scholarhip
Application deadline: March 15
The purpose of the Massachusetts Music Educators Association, Western District Music Education Scholarship is to assist worthy students in meeting the cost of attending an accredited 4-year college in preparation for a career in music education.
Info is posted on the MMEA-WD website.
Careers in Music
Visit Grammy in the Schools (click on Careers in Music)
